. . . And Library Donors, Too - washingtonpost.com

. . . And Library Donors, Too - washingtonpost.com: "President Bush, and his successors, should be required to say who's footing the bill.

Tuesday, March 13, 2007; Page A16

IMAGINE THAT a sitting president solicits millions of dollars in contributions for a pet project. The money, in six- and seven-figure checks, can come from companies that may be seeking government contracts or trying to loosen regulations, from foreign governments that may be trying to curry favor with the president, from wealthy individuals who may want ambassadorial appointments or other government action. Or the donations may be motivated by unselfish support for the president -- there is no way to tell, because the money can be collected in secret, with no limits on amounts or sources, and no requirement for public disclosure."